Home Team
Comedic journey of an NFL coach's redemption
About Home Team
Released: 2022
Platform: Netflix
Rating: PG
Run time: 1h 39m
Cast
Kevin James, Taylor Lautner, Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, Gary Valentine, Lavell Crawford, Chloe Fineman, Tait Blum, Maxwell Simkins, Jacob Perez, Bryant Tardy, Manny Magnus, Liam Kyle, Christopher Farrar, Merek Mastrov, Isaiah Mustafa, Jared Sandler
About Home Team
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"Home Team" is a heartwarming kids movie released in 2022. Directed by a notable filmmaker and starring a talented cast, the film tells the story of a father who takes on coaching duties in a youth football league as a way to reconnect with his son. The movie explores themes of family, redemption, and the power of sports to bring people together. The film's engaging plot and relatable characters make it a must-watch for audiences of all ages.
Making / Production
The film was shot on location in a small town, giving it an authentic and charming feel. The production team worked closely with youth football leagues to ensure accuracy in the football scenes and hired experienced coaches to train the actors for their roles. The behind-the-scenes featurettes provide an insight into the filmmaking process and the efforts that went into creating a realistic and heartwarming story.
Actors
- Kevin James as Coach Mark - Kevin James portrays the role of a father-turned-coach with humor and depth.
- Taylor Lautner as Jimmy - Taylor Lautner brings charm and charisma to the character of Jimmy, the son who is initially distant from his father.
- Rob Schneider as Assistant Coach Pete - Rob Schneider's comedic timing adds levity to the film as the assistant coach.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film is inspired by a true story of a former NFL player who took over coaching duties for his son's youth football team.
- The football sequences were choreographed by a professional sports coordinator to ensure authenticity in the game scenes.
- Kevin James underwent football training to prepare for the role of Coach Mark.
Quotes
- "Family is not just about the people you share blood with, but the ones who are there for you when you need them the most." - Coach Mark
- "Win or lose, what matters is that we never give up on each other." - Jimmy
Music, Soundtrack
- The film's soundtrack features uplifting and inspiring songs that complement the themes of the movie.
- Original music composed for the film enhances emotional moments and energizes the football scenes.
About Home Team
Home Team is a sports comedy on Netflix anchored on Sean Payton's NFL suspension year as he coaches his son's football team.
